Sexual education encompasses many aspects of life, such as anatomy, health, personal hygiene, reproduction, relationships, and the expression of love. Sex education is needed by all human beings including youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Excluding youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities from this important conversation can leave this population vulnerable to abuse. This workshop will discuss why educating youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities is so important, barriers families face in discussing sexuality, solutions to those barriers, and how disability may affect sexuality.
Sex Education
Sex Abuse Victim Prevention & Treatment Resources
- Recognizing and Preventing Sexual Abuse
- Exploring Options in Policy, Procedures and Programming in Promoting Personal Safety for People with I/DD
Videos
Internet Safety Resources
- New Jersey Digital Technology Investigations Unit - The Digital Technology Investigations Unit is responsible for conducting investigations of offenders that utilize computers and computer technology for the purpose of exploiting
children. - Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force Program
- Parent Concerns and Questions
Resources for Young Children
Other Resources
- Guttmacher Institute - The Guttmacher Institute is a leading research and policy organization committed to advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights in the United States and globally.
